5 letter words starting with GR

The following list contains 62 five letter words in English

5 letter words starting with GR in English

5 letter words starting with GRE


5 letter words starting with GRU


Common 5 letter words starting with GR with meaning

WordDefinition
GRAND
Grand

Parts of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Verb

Definitions:

  • (Adjective) Magnificent and impressive in appearance, size, or style.
  • (Adjective) Used to denote a very large or impressive example of a particular thing.
  • (Adjective) Used to denote a noble, dignified, or admirable person or quality.
  • (Noun) A thousand dollars.
  • (Verb) To enhance or improve greatly; to make grander.

Pronunciations:

  • US: /ɡrænd/
  • UK: /ɡrand/

Origin and Usage: The word "grand" originated from the Old French word "grant" which means "great." It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used to describe something that is magnificent, impressive, or large in size or style. It is also used to denote a noble or admirable person or quality. In slang, it is used to refer to a thousand dollars.

Synonyms: Splendid, impressive, magnificent, majestic, stately, dignified, noble, admirable, great, wonderful, superb

Related Words: Brand, grade, grand, stand, strand

Example Sentences:

  • The grand palace was a sight to behold.
  • He drove a grand car that turned heads wherever he went.
  • The grand old man of the village was highly respected by all.
  • She inherited a grand sum of money from her late uncle.
  • He grandly announced his plans to renovate the entire house.
GROUT
Grout

Parts of Speech: noun, verb

Definition:

  • As a noun, grout refers to a mixture of cement, water, and sand or other fine aggregate, used to fill gaps, especially between tiles.
  • As a verb, grout means to fill in gaps or spaces with grout.

Pronunciations:

  • US: /ɡraʊt/
  • UK: /ɡraʊt/

Origin and Usage:

  • The word grout comes from the Old English word grūt, meaning coarse meal or grain.
  • The usage of grout as a noun and verb dates back to the 14th century.

Synonyms:

  • As a noun: mortar, filler, sealant
  • As a verb: fill, seal, pack

Related Words:

  • Groan
  • Groat
  • Grown
  • Gouts
  • Grunt

Example Sentences:

  • She used grout to fill the gaps between the bathroom tiles.
  • He grouted the shower tiles to make them water-resistant.

GRIFT
Heres the requested information on "grift": Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions
  • (noun) a fraudulent scheme or swindle; a confidence game
  • (verb) to obtain money or property through fraudulent or dishonest means
Pronunciations
  • US: /ɡrɪft/
  • UK: /ɡrɪft/
Origin and Usage

The word "grift" originated in the United States in the early 20th century, likely as a slang term for "graft," which referred to political corruption. Over time, "grift" came to be associated with confidence games and other types of fraud. Today, it is commonly used to describe any scheme or swindle that involves deception or dishonesty.

Synonyms
  • scam
  • fraud
  • swindle
  • con
  • deception
Related Words
  • craft
  • drift
  • gifts
  • shift
  • swift
Example Sentences
  • He lost all his savings in a grift orchestrated by a group of fraudsters.
  • She grifted thousands of dollars from unsuspecting investors before being caught by the authorities.
GREAT
Great Parts of Speech:

Adjective, adverb, noun

Definitions:
  1. Adjective: of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.
  2. Adverb: extremely well.
  3. Noun: a great person or thing, especially a leader.
Pronunciations:
  • US: /ɡreɪt/
  • UK: /ɡreɪt/
Origin and Usage:

The word great is derived from the Old English word "grēat," which meant "big" or "large." The word has been used in English since the 12th century to describe something that is above average in size, amount, or intensity. Today, it is commonly used to describe something that is exceptional or outstanding.

Synonyms:
  • Adjective: excellent, wonderful, fantastic, superb, outstanding, remarkable.
  • Adverb: extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, very, really.
  • Noun: leader, champion, hero, master.
Related Words:
  • Grate
  • Greet
  • Grant
  • Giant
  • Graze
Example Sentences:
  1. The great pyramids of Egypt are one of the wonders of the world.
  2. He did a great job on the project and received a promotion.
  3. The greats of the music industry include Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Michael Jackson.
GRUNT
Heres the requested information on "grunt": Grunt 1. Parts of Speech

Grunt is primarily used as a verb, but can also be used as a noun.

2. Definitions As a verb:
  • To make a low, guttural sound, typically in anger or disapproval.
  • To work hard, often with little reward or recognition.
  • To communicate in a minimal or unenthusiastic way.
As a noun:
  • A low, guttural sound made by a person or animal.
  • A low-ranking or unskilled worker.
3. Pronunciations
  • US: /ɡrʌnt/
  • UK: /ɡrʌnt/
4. Origin and Usage

The word "grunt" has Germanic origins and has been in use since the 16th century. Its usage as a verb to describe the sound made by pigs, soldiers, or people in general dates back to the 17th century. The noun form of "grunt" to describe a low-ranking worker emerged in the 20th century.

5. Synonyms
  • As a verb: groan, moan, mutter, mumble, complain, grumble
  • As a noun: growl, snarl, murmur, complaint
6. Related Words
  • Brunt
  • Burnt
  • Front
  • Haunt
  • Trunk
7. Example Sentences
  • She heard a grunt from the next room and knew her husband was angry.
  • The soldiers were forced to grunt through the mud and rain during their training.
  • The manager would only grunt in response to his employees questions.
  • The pig made a loud grunt as it ate its food.